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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Learning Curve.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Ironically, Sedaris and his siblings mock the fisherman's tan skin because
(a) It does not take the same kind of effort to achieve.
(b) It has been ruined by saltwater.
(c) It looks hard and leathery.
(d) It looks fake.

2. When Mancini insists he name his guitar, Sedaris names his "Joan," after
(a) His cousin.
(b) His friend.
(c) His sister.
(d) His mother.

3. What passion does Sedaris' father attempt to share with his children?
(a) His love of jazz.
(b) His love of guitar.
(c) His love of quartets.
(d) His love of North Carolina.

4. Sedaris discussed his speech therapy sessions
(a) Only with his father.
(b) With other speech therapy students.
(c) Only with his mother.
(d) With his sisters.

5. The title Sedaris tried to win for sun-bathing was
(a) Miss Sunscreen.
(b) Miss Skin Cancer.
(c) Miss Sunburn.
(d) Miss Emollient.

Short Answer Questions

1. Sedaris finally recognizes Mr. Mancini as a fellow outsider when

2. What prompts Lou Sedaris to enroll his children in music lessons?

3. Sedaris compares his father's most recent dog, Sophie, to

4. Before Paul's personality fully emerged, his parents tried to interest him in

5. Sedaris' first artistic success takes the form of

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